Hi, I am new to the forum and still learning to navigate the site. Hope this is the correct place for my post. I don’t know much about vehicles beyond the basics.

My 2013 Equinox stopped working while I was driving. There was some mention of the timing chain. I need to get a new head and I need to tell the folk if my emissions is Federal or California. I don’t know if California QUALIFIED is the same as CERTIFIED. If someone can tell me if my emissions is Federal or California I will be very grateful. Thank you.

 

why do you need a new head?
https://dieselnet.com/standards/us/ld_ca.php

 

My understanding is that some things broke in the head because the timing chain became misaligned. There are pieces of metal in the head.

 

I ran your VIN through GM's system (I work at a dealership). Your vehicle is equipped to meet Federal emissions standards (RPO code NT7). The RPO code for California emissions is NU6 which yours doesn't have.